WEEK 3 BLOG POST ( POST-MODERNISM)

 

Post-Modernism in Graphic Design

The final design school I’m going to discuss is the Post-modernism school; the latter emerges as a counter-movement to the strict norms of modernism, Post-modernism in graphic design gained prominence in the late 20th century. It embraced a more expressive approach, challenging traditional design conventions. Key figures like Paula Scher and Neville Brody led the way in adopting playful, experimental designs that often incorporated mixed media, vibrant colors, and unconventional typography.

Wolfgang Weingart, Kunst 1982

Ralph Shraivogel, Die Stependiat 1991


Post-Modernism in graphic design is characterized by its diversity, irony, and a rejection of the 'one-size-fits-all' approach of previous movements. It opened up new possibilities in design, allowing for more personal, contextual, and culturally specific expressions in visual communication.

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